Allergies in children under 6 months

Posted Thursday 04 July 2024 | Connecting the Dots by Karitane and Healthy Beginnings and the National Allergy Counil

Are you a healthcare professional? Would you like to know more about allergies in babies under six months?

The National Allergy Council and Connecting the Dots – A National Nutrition Service are pleased to bring you a free webinar featuring Dr Preeti Joshi, a paediatric clinical immunology/allergy specialist and Dr Merryn Netting, an advanced paediatric allergy dietitian.

Agenda

• When is it allergy – differentiating between allergy and other conditions
• Signs of an allergic reaction in babies
• Can babies ‘grow out’ of their allergies?
• Maternal diet when breastfeeding
• What infant formula to use if needed
• When and how to introduce common allergy causing foods, especially egg and peanut
• When should the child see a specialist?

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.